Longis

Alderney Wildlife trust

A mosaic of habitats, an important site for migrating birds

The largest terrestrial reserve within Alderney, the Longis nature reserve contains 13 distinct habitats. These range from marine, intertidal and coastal heathland to scrub woodland and frshwater ponds. The grasslands have a diversity of plant species with some rarities such as small hare's ear. The marine and freshwater habitats provide an important site for migratory birds. There are over 100 species of national importance